Alamo SL60 manuel d'utilisation

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/08 Part No. 00777575C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all t[...]

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    T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practice s. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly attached to minimize [...]

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    In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA I ndustrial and Agri cultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial an[...]

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    Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mod[...]

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............. ................................ .................................................. ............ 1-1 General Safety Inst ructions and Practices ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ........... ........ .........1-2 Operator Safety In st[...]

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. Bystander/Passersby Precautions ............... ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ....................... ...4-24 Engaging the Mower ....................... ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........... ......... ................ 4-24 Oper[...]

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    Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by being aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c [...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals a[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds [...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a lad der[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow amp le clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution around buildings or ov[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old child ren who are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in [...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brake, shut down all po wer , inc luding the PTO and the engine and remove the key . Wait until a ll rotating motion has stopped before dismou[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater v elocities than the blades . Such a s ituation is extremely ha zardous[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fa n type mower blades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected down ward causing possible failure of blade resulting in serious bold ly injury to the operator or bystanders. (SGM-15) Use extreme caution[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objec[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . Turn cur ves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the cent er of gravity to the rear an[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways. Make sur[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are is installed when using PTO-driven equip ment. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pressure pr[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint [...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use ba lanced and matc hed system component s for blade carriers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, rollers, dr ivetrain components, and be arings. These part s are m[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditi oning. Rhino cares about the safety of its customers, o perators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1-14 0077662 1 Decal Sheet 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. 00755742 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 4. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/ Thrown Object s 5. 00776607 1 W ARNING Max Cut 6. 0[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Keep Away P/N 00755742 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. In[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Maximum Cutting Height is 18”. Do Not operate Mower ab ove 18”. 00776607 W ARNING! - Not a S tep. Do not board from this side. 00776608 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! - Pr otect Oper ator with Front Door . Th e Skid S teer must be equipped with an Ope[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO replacement parts. P/N 00760657 Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty wa[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOGO - SL60 SL60 Read Operato r ’ s Manual! The operato r ’ s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate with[...]

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    SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not [...]

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    Introduction Section 2-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The SL60 r otary mower is designed to be opera ted on skid steer power units. These rug ged Mowers are designed for medium-duty work and ar e related to cut vegetation up to 2” in diamete r . The mower is equipped wit h a HEIGHT LIMITING CHAIN , RUBBER DEFLEC[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card[...]

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    Assembly Section 3-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these instructions. This mower is shipped partially as sembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tighten ing hardware. Refer to bolt torq ue chart in Mainten[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 3. Place bushing betwee n both arms above mower link and inst all 5/8” bolt through bush- ing an fasten with 5/8” locknut. HITCH ASSEMBL Y 1. Secure Hitch W eldment (1) to mower de ck using 1” x 5” Bolt s (7) and 1” Locknuts (6). 2. Insert Bushing (5) in upper ho[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBL Y 1. Att ach Chain Guard Bracke t (6) to Deflector Bracket (5) using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (8), 1/2” Flatwasher s (2), and 1/2” Locknut s (1). Do not attach ends togethe r at this time. 2. Attach Deflector Bracke t (5) to deck us ing 1/2” [...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SIDE DEFLECT OR ASSEMBL Y 1. Place Side Deflector Panel ( 3) on top lip of left rear dischar ge chute. Plac e Side Deflec tor S trap (4) on top of p anel and align holes of strap, panel, and mower deck. Secure together using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt s (1) and Locknuts (2) . [...]

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    Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION SECTION[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SL60 SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial SL60 rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mow- ers are designe d to cut grass, weeds, small brush, and other vegetative material up to 2” in diame t[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 1. SL60 St andard Equipm ent and Specifications Cutting Width 60” Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 2” maximum Cutting Height Range 1 -9/16” to 18” Overall Width 65- 1/2” Overall Length 73” Front and Rear Gua rds S tandard Hitch Universal Mount, Quick Weight ( App[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the imp lement and tractor Operator’s Manuals and is expe rienced in implement and tra ctor operation and all associa[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 3. SKID STEE R REQUIREMENTS Skid S teer Requirements and Cap abilities • ASAE approved Roll-Over Operator Pr otective S tructure and Seatbelt. • Operator Protective Door ................. Contact aut horized skid steer dealer for equipping unit with operator prote c[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 Operator Protective Door The skid steer must b e equipped with an Operator Fr ont Prote ctive Door . Seriou s injury or death can result from a th rown object hitting an unprotec ted operato r . Contact the skid stee r manufacturer or an authorized dealer for this p[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 3.5 Auxiliary Hydraulics The skid steer must be equipped with Front Auxiliary Hydraulics. The hydraulic output capacity of the skid steer must match the equi pped mower drive motor . Reference the skid steer operator ’s manual to determin e the hydraulic output specif[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION D o no t moun t th e P ower U n it w hil e th e P ower U n it i s mov i ng. M oun t th e Power Unit only when the Power Un it and all moving part s are com- pletely stopped. (SPU-18) 4.1 Dismounting the Skid Steer Before dismoun ting, park the skid steer and mower on a [...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the Skid S teer Before dismounting, pa rk the skid steer and mower on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking brake, idle the engine down, disengage the auxilia ry hydraulics, and lower the mower to the ground. Sh ut down the skid steer engine acc[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION St ar t th e P ower U n it on l y w h en proper l y sea t e d i n th e P ower U n it sea t . St ar ti ng a Power Unit in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Power Unit Opera - tor ’s Manual for prope r starting instructions. (SPU-19) 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER [...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 1. With the engin e complete ly shut dow n and the parking brak e set, rotate the skid steer latch handles upward to the unlatched position. The la tch handles must be completely raised to fu lly retract the hitch lock pins. 2. S tart the skid steer and tilt the hitch [...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting Mower and Sk id Steer Hydraulics Lines 1. Before connecting th e mower hydraulic lines to the skid steer auxiliary hydraulic ports, be sure that the hydrau lic output capacity of the skid steer matches the rated capacity of the mower and that the hydr au[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and functi[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each mower us e, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Dam aged and/or broken part s should be rep aired and/or replaced immedia tely . T o ensure th[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operat[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as specifie d in the maintenance section. • Inspect the spindle oil level and reple nish if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the spindle housing may be cracked or its seal is damaged and needs to be replaced. • Ensure[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 7.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: •Become bent or deformed fr om it’s original[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crown is[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park wit[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with t[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER Safe skid steer tran sport require s the opera tor possess a thoro ugh knowledge of the model bein g operated and precau tions to take while driving with a front att achment. Ensure the skid steer has the capacity to handle th e weig[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the Skid Steer Refer to the skid steer ope rator ’s manual for proper st ar ting procedures. Consult an authorized dealer if the starting pr ocedure is unclear . Make sure that the skid steer parking bra ke is set, its transmission is in neutral, the mo[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION T o avoid overturns, drive the skid steer with ca re and at safe speeds, especially when operating over roug h ground, crossing ditches or slo pes, and turning corners. Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. T ravel at a slow speed when going downhill. D O[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If you hit a solid object or foreign debr is, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immediately idle th e engine speed and disengage th e auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turn ing. Wait for all mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and [...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Use extreme caution when raisin g the Mower above ground level. S top the Blades from turning when the Mowe r is raised and passers by are within 100 yards. Raising the Mower exposes the Cutting Blades which creat es a potentially serious ha zard and can cause serious [...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S tay alert and watch for trees, low hang ing limbs, powe r lines, and other overhe ad obstacles and solid ground objects while you ar e operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items . Large, dense, or wet vegetation may need to be mowed in two o r more passes to ac[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWE R FROM THE SKID STEER Before disconnecting the mowe r , the auxiliary hydraulics must be disengaged and bl ade rotation at a complete stop. Lower the mower t o the ground . If the mowe r is not res ting securely on the grou nd, block the mowe[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . M O W E R S T O R A G E Properly preparing and storing the mower at the end of t he season is critical to maint aining its a ppearance and to help ensure year s of dependabl e service. The following ar e suggested sto rage proced ures: 1. Thoroughly clean all d eb[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Before transporting the skid steer and mower , idle the skid steer engine, disengage the auxilia ry hydrauli cs and wait for all mower movi ng parts to come to a complete stop. When transporting, only r aise the deck enough to clear ground obst acles. Never raise the m[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the Skid Steer and Mower Before transporting a load ed skid steer and mower , measure th e height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that wil[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibration 1. Check for loose nuts on T ighten if loose. bladeholder and blades. 2. Check to see if blad es are Free Blades so the y free swinging. swing. 3. Check for even wear on each Weigh Bla[...]

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    OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Blade Bolts 1. Bolts no t tightened. T ighten bolts to 250 ft.lbs. 2. Bolt hole elongated or Replace Bushing or oversized. Blade Carrier . 3. Locknut worn o ut. Replace Locknut. Blades Wear s T oo Fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditio[...]

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    Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this mac hine to prov ide long life and trouble fre e operation. LUBRICA TION INFORMA TI[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SPINDLE LUBRICA TION T o check the grease level in the spindl e, place the mower head on a flat le vel surface. Remo ve the filler plug, the oil should be level with the bottom of the oil level check plug and sh ould not require additional lubricant unless the spin[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly insta lled and in good condition. Replac e any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening . When sharpenin[...]

  • Page 121

    MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpen ing or replacement, remove the cover pla te on deck of mower near Hydraulic Motor . Remove lock nut from blade bo lt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and replace if threads are damaged . Alwa ys replace nut wh en r[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mowe r repres ents an investme nt from w hich you should get the greatest po ssible b enefit. Therefore, when the season is over , the mower should be thor ough ly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to [...]

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    ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase dat e to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchas er any pa[...]

  • Page 125

    T o keep your implement running efficiently an d safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ent s clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum sa[...]

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    SL60-SOM- 03/08 P/N 00777 575C Printed U.S.A[...]